Laparoscopic Liver Surgery
Laparoscopic hepatectomy is a minimally invasive procedure in which the
liver is partially resected via several small incisions instead of one
large one.
Laparoscopic surgery provides many potential advantages compared to conventional
surgery, including:
Less risk of complications, such as post-operative infection, blood loss
and blood transfusions
- Less pain and scarring
- Shorter hospital stay
- Faster recovery, enabling a quicker return to normal activities
During the procedure, a laparoscope (a narrow tube with a camera) is inserted
through one small incision. This allows the surgeon to see the liver via
a high definition monitor. Several thin instruments are inserted through
additional small incisions in order to remove the area of the liver where
the tumor is located, along with a margin of healthy surrounding tissue.
Beyond standard laparoscopic techniques, Hoag-USC surgeons utilize new
technologies to overcome the limitations of traditional laparoscopic surgery.
Innovative technologies such as laparoscopic hand-access devices allow
Hoag-USC surgeons to place their hand into the abdomen during a laparoscopic
surgery and perform many of the precise functions of the hand that were
previously possible only during open surgery.